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Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Be not deceived (μη πλανασθε). Present passive imperative with μη, "stop being led astray" (πλαναω, common verb to wander, to lead…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But not deceived. That is, regarding your character and your hopes for eternity. This is a formula of introduction to an admonition that i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Be not deceived; God is not mocked.—It is all very well for you to make grand professions that you do not live up to. The…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Let the one who is taught in the word share with the one who teaches in all good things. Do not be deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The special advice of v.6 is now enlarged to benevolence in general, and the principle that ties everything together is stated: “A man reaps what h…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

God is not mocked. The purpose of this statement is to address the dishonest excuses that are often made. One person claims to have a fami…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Be not deceived
By false teachers, who, in order to engross all to themselves, dissuaded the Galatians from communic…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Many excuse themselves from the work of religion, though they may make a show and profess it. They may deceive others, yet they deceive themselves …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After showing how those who are greater should act toward those below them, and how equals should act toward equals, the Apostle now shows how thos…

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